Category: ACCOUNTABILITY-GIVE AN ACCOUNTING
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APOLOGY: HOW “I WAS WRONG” CAN BEGIN HEALING
A genuine apology may sting because pride must step aside long enough for truth to speak. “I was wrong” does not make us less human. Pretending we are never wrong does. A sincere apology says: I did this. I recognize the hurt. I will correct what I can. Watch what I do next. The words…
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DAY OF RECKONING YOU FORGOT IT GETS A TURN TOO
A day of reckoning is not necessarily the end. It may be the moment when avoidance ends—and honest action finally begins. Tell the truth. Accept the responsibility that belongs to you. Repair what you can. Ask for help when needed. Then take the next right step. You may discover that the truth you feared is…
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HOW YOU CAN HAUNT YOU… WHEN WHAT YOU SAY COMES BACK TO YOU
The words that haunt us most may be the ones we released before giving ourselves time to think. Technology makes reacting easy—but it also preserves the reaction. Before sending an emotional text, email or comment: Pause. Read it again. Ask whether it will still represent you after the emotion is gone. Regret should teach you—not…
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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A BILLIONAIRE?
Wealth can build walls around one life—or open doors for thousands of lives. Once a person possesses more than they could reasonably spend, the question changes: What is all this wealth FOR? Imagine billionaires competing to create the healthiest, best-educated and most self-sufficient communities. Libraries restored. Jobs created. Students trained. Small businesses launched. Parks reopened.…
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THE WEIGHT YOU CARRY IS IT REALLY NECESSARY? C’MON
Sometimes strength isn’t found in holding on. It’s found in letting go. #Hope #Growth #PearlsForTheSoul
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THE LITTLE RED HEN STORY IS NO MYTH
Everyone wants warm bread when it comes out of the oven. The real question is: Who was willing to plant, harvest, grind, mix, knead, and bake before the wonderful smell arrived? Everybody notices the loaf. Character notices the labor. — Richie Pearls for the Soul https://pearlsforthesoul.com
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WHAT IS THE POINT? ASK THIS QUESTION OFTEN WHEN NECESSARY
Before speaking, arguing or explaining, ask yourself one useful question: **What is the point?** A good point begins somewhere, says something and arrives somewhere. Say it clearly. Say it kindly. — Richie Pearls for the Soul Truth can be clear without becoming a club. A worthy point carries honesty, purpose and enough kindness to be…
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YOUR SHADOW FOLLOWS YOUR EXAMPLE SO DO PEOPLE TOO
People may forget your advice. They rarely forget your example. #LifeLessons #PearlsForTheSoul #Wisdom
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PEOPLE WHO LICK THEIR FINGERS—THEN PASS IT ON TO YOU
You licked your finger, separated my receipt and handed the moisture to me too? No thank you. I only wanted the receipt! Use the sponge. Use the wax. Use a fingertip moistener. Just leave your tongue out of the transaction. https://pearlsforthesoul.com #PearlsForTheSoul #PersonalHygiene #CommonCourtesy #RichieSpeaks
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? WE ALL WANT TO KNOW THE ANSWER
Do not tell me everything your product HAS. Tell me what it DOES for me. FEATURES explain. BENEFITS persuade. #Business #CustomerValue #Communication #PearlsForTheSoul
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IGNORANCE IS BLISS WHEN VISITING THE ZOO…TRUE LIFE STORY
I still enjoy the zoo. But once you begin observing behavior… you start asking a different question: IS THIS ANIMAL THRIVING… OR MERELY EXISTING? #AnimalWelfare #Observation #Awareness #PearlsForTheSoul
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1961 SOFTWARE FEATURE SECRET REVEALED… BUT NOT GIVEN ENOUGH CREDIT
Great technology eventually becomes invisible. You expect it to work. Until it doesn’t. Then suddenly you remember how valuable it is. Today’s unsung hero: SPELL CHECK. Who knew? — Richie
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YOUR BLIND SIDE HIDES FROM YOU BUT OTHERS CAN SEE IT
Ask for feedback? Then don’t argue with the answer. You do not have to accept every comment. But first: RECEIVE IT. EXAMINE IT. LOOK FOR THE PATTERN. If it is true… USE IT. — Richie
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YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT… YET YOU BLAB AWAY ON THE INTERNET?
“You have the right to remain silent.” Interesting advice considering we now carry a device that lets us tell the entire world everything we are thinking. Before you POST… Ask: Who needs to know this? Would I want it attached to my name five years from now? If you’re not sure… PAUSE FOR CAUSE. —…
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CODE OF THE WILD WEST MADE GOOD SENSE
You don’t need a horse to practice the Code of the West. Keep your word. Respect property. Help people in need. Take responsibility. Show some manners. GOOD OLD-FASHIONED DECENCY still works. #Character #Integrity #LifeLessons #PearlsForTheSoul
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WHAT DOES NO REALLY MEAN? ESPECIALLY YOUR NO
NO is a small word with a big job. Sometimes it means: not now. Sometimes: not interested. And sometimes it means exactly what it says. Respect the context. #Communication #Boundaries #RichieSpeaks #PearlsForTheSoul
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ALL SKILLS BANKS ARE DIFFERENT — YOURS IS UNIQUELY YOURS
What comes easily to YOU may look ordinary because you are the one doing it. Ask somebody who cannot do it. Suddenly your ordinary looks pretty impressive. #RichieSpeaks #Strengths #KnowYourself #PearlsForTheSoul
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HOW YOU COME TO HAVE MONEY — THAT IS WHAT COUNTS
Easy money usually comes with a bill. You just may not receive it right away. Make your money. Just keep your freedom, your sleep, your conscience… and YOU. #RichieSpeaks #Integrity #Success #PearlsForTheSoul Do not only ask: “How much money can I make?” Ask: “What will I become getting it?” There are some paychecks too expensive…
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DEPENDS HOW YOU LOOK AT IT — CHANGE THE VIEW, CHANGE THE EXPERIENCE
Sometimes nothing in front of you has to change. You just need to move where you are standing. Perspective can change the experience before the circumstances ever change. #Perspective #LifeLessons #PersonalGrowth #Awareness #PearlsForTheSoul
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KIDS WHO BULLY OTHER KIDS — PART 4: WHEN ADULTS FINALLY SEE THE PROBLEM
Once adults actually SEE bullying or threatening behavior, the conversation changes. No more: “We didn’t know.” Document it. Report it. Follow up. A child should not have to prove the same danger over and over again. #StopBullying #ChildSafety #Parenting #SchoolSafety #PearlsForTheSoul